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Air Conditioning Land Rover Freelander L314

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REFRIGERANT RECOVERY

WARNINGServicing must only be carried out by personnel familiar with both the vehicle system and the charging and testing equipment. All operations must be carried out in a well ventilated area away from open flame and heat sources.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1
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  1. Remove dust caps from high and low pressure connectors.
  2. Connect high and low pressure hoses to appropriate connections.
  3. Open valves on connectors.
  4. Turn valves on refrigerant station to correct positions.
  5. Turn process switch to correct position.
  6. Turn main switch to 'ON'.
  7. Allow station to recover refrigerant from system. WARNING: Refrigerant must always be recycled before re-use to ensure that the purity of the refrigerant is high enough for safe use in the air conditioning system. Recycling should always be carried out with equipment which is in compliance with SAE J2210. Other equipment may not recycle refrigerant to the required level of purity. A R134a Refrigerant Recovery Recycling Recharging Station must not be used with any other type of refrigerant. Refrigerant R134a from domestic and commercial sources must not be used in motor vehicle air conditioning systems.
  8. Close valves on refrigerant station.
  9. Turn main switch to 'OFF'.
  10. Close valves on connectors.
  11. Disconnect high and low pressure connectors.
  12. Fit dust caps to connectors.
  13. Open tap at rear of station to drain refrigerant oil.
  14. Measure and record quantity of refrigerant oil recovered from system.
  15. Close tap at rear of station.

EVACUATION

  1. Remove dust caps from high and low pressure connectors.
  2. Connect high and low pressure hoses to appropriate connections.
  3. Open valves on connectors.
  4. Turn valves on refrigerant station to correct positions.
  5. Turn Process switch to correct position.
  6. Turn main switch to 'ON'.
  7. Allow station to evacuate system.

RECHARGING

CAUTIONThe system must be evacuated immediately before recharging commences. Delay between evacuation and recharging is not permitted.
  1. Close valves on refrigerant station.
  2. Close valve on oil charger.
  3. Disconnect yellow hose from refrigerant station.
  4. Remove lid from oil charger.
  5. Pour correct quantity of refrigerant oil into oil charger. See «AIR CONDITIONING»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/axle-shafts/#general-data) .
  6. Fit lid to oil charger.
  7. Connect yellow hose to refrigerant station.
  8. Open valve on oil charger.
  9. Move pointer on refrigerant gauge to mark position of refrigerant drop.
  10. Slowly open correct valve on refrigerant station and allow vacuum to pull refrigerant into system.
  11. Close valve on refrigerant station when correct amount of refrigerant has been drawn into air conditioning system. See «AIR CONDITIONING»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/axle-shafts/#general-data) .
  12. Turn main switch to 'OFF'.
  13. Close valves on connectors.
  14. Disconnect high and low pressure connectors.
  15. Fit dust caps to connectors.

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: CHECK
Scheme 2: CHECK
  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Remove underbelly panel. See *** 76.10.50 PANEL - UNDERBELLY*** .
  3. Turn steering on RH lock.
  4. Remove 3 bolts and RH splash shield.
  5. Check condition of drive belt. Renew a drive belt that shows signs of wear and splitting.

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: ADJUST
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  1. Loosen clamp and pivot bolts of compressor drive belt tensioner.
  2. Apply an anti-clockwise torque of 38 Nm (28 lbf.ft) for an existing belt and 47 Nm (35 lbf.ft) for a new belt to tensioner plate hexagon.
  3. Tighten tensioner clamp bolt to 24 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
  4. Tighten tensioner pivot bolt to 24 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
  5. Fit splash shield and tighten bolts to 10 Nm (7.5 lbf.ft).
  6. Fit underbelly panel. See *** 76.10.50 PANEL - UNDERBELLY*** .
  7. Connect battery earth lead.

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  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Remove ancillary drive belt.
  3. Loosen clamp and pivot bolts of compressor drive belt tensioner.
  4. Remove compressor drive belt.

REFIT

  1. Ensure compressor drive belt and compressor, crankshaft and tensioner pulleys are clean.
  2. Fit compressor drive belt.
  3. Adjust compressor drive belt.
  4. Fit ancillary drive belt.
  5. Connect battery earth lead.

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  1. Raise front of vehicle. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
  2. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  3. Recover refrigerant from A/C system. See «82.30.02 REFRIGERANT RECOVERY - RECYCLING AND RECHARGE»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#air-conditioning) .
  4. Remove compressor drive belt. See «82.10.02 DRIVE BELT COMPRESSOR - TD4»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#air-conditioning) . WARNING: Under no circumstances should refrigerant hoses be disconnected without first discharging the system.
  5. Remove 2 bolts securing A/C pipes to compressor. Release pipes from compressor. CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing components, ensure the immediate area around joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
  6. Remove and discard 'O' rings from A/C pipes.
  7. Loosen bolt securing compressor support bracket to sump, do not remove.
  8. Remove 3 bolts and remove compressor from mounting bracket. Move support strap aside, disconnect compressor multiplug and remove compressor.
  1. If a new compressor is being installed, drain the required amount of refrigerant oil from the new compressor. See «AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/oem-general-information/#general-information__air-conditioning-compressor-replacement) .
  2. A new compressor is sealed and pressurized with Nitrogen gas, slowly release the sealing cap, gas pressure should be heard to release as the seal is broken.
  3. Ensure mating faces of A/C pipes and compressor are clean.
  4. Fit A/C compressor to mounting bracket, align support strap and tighten bolts to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
  5. Connect multiplug to compressor.
  6. Lubricate new 'O' rings with clean refrigerant oil and fit to evaporator pipes
  7. Position A/C pipes to compressor, fit bolts and tighten to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft).
  8. Replace receiver drier. See «82.17.03 RECEIVER DRIER»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#air-conditioning) .
  9. Fit compressor drive belt. See «82.10.02 DRIVE BELT COMPRESSOR - TD4»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#air-conditioning) .
  10. Recharge A/C system. See «82.30.02 REFRIGERANT RECOVERY - RECYCLING AND RECHARGE»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#air-conditioning) .
  11. Connect battery earth lead.
  12. Remove stands and lower vehicle.

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  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Recover refrigerant from A/C system. See «82.30.02 REFRIGERANT RECOVERY - RECYCLING AND RECHARGE»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#air-conditioning) .
  3. Remove underbelly panel. See «76.10.50 PANEL - UNDERBELLY»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/exterior-body-panels/#exterior-fittings__761050-panel-underbelly) .
  4. Remove RH front road wheel.
  5. Remove 3 bolts securing RH splash shield to body and remove shield.
  6. Using a 3/8" square drive socket bar, raise ancillary drive belt tensioner and release drive belt from A/C compressor pulley.
  7. Remove 2 bolts securing high and low pressure pipes to compressor. Release pipes from compressor, remove and discard 'O' rings. CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing components, ensure the immediate area around joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
  8. Disconnect multiplug from compressor.
  9. Note fitted position of heat shield on compressor and remove 3 bolts securing compressor to front mounting plate and cylinder block. Remove compressor and heat shield.
  1. If a new compressor is being installed, drain the required amount of refrigerant oil from the new compressor. See «AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/oem-general-information/#general-information__air-conditioning-compressor-replacement) .
  2. A new compressor is sealed and pressurized with Nitrogen gas, slowly release the sealing cap, gas pressure should be heard to release as the seal is broken.
  3. Clean compressor and mating face on front mounting plate and cylinder block.
  4. Position compressor, fit but do not fully tighten lower bolt.
  5. Position heat shield and fit compressor upper securing bolts. Tighten compressor upper and lower securing bolts to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
  6. Remove caps from compressor and high pressure pipe.
  7. Clean compressor high pressure pipe connection.
  8. Lubricate new 'O' ring with refrigerant oil and fit to high pressure pipe.
  9. Connect high pressure pipe to compressor, fit and tighten bolt to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
  10. Connect multiplug to compressor.
  11. Remove caps from compressor and low pressure pipe.
  12. Clean compressor low pressure pipe connection.
  13. Lubricate new 'O' ring with refrigerant oil and fit to low pressure pipe.
  14. Connect low pressure pipe to compressor, fit and tighten bolt to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
  15. Clean pulley 'V's and tensioner pulley running surface.
  16. Using a 3/8" square drive socket bar, raise ancillary drive belt tensioner and fit drive belt to pulleys.
  17. Fit splash shield and secure with bolts.
  18. Fit RH road wheel and tighten nuts to (115 Nm 85 lbf.ft).
  19. Replace receiver drier. See «82.17.03 RECEIVER DRIER»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#air-conditioning) .
  20. Recharge A/C system. See «82.30.02 REFRIGERANT RECOVERY - RECYCLING AND RECHARGE»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#air-conditioning) .
  21. Connect battery earth lead.
  22. Fit underbelly panel. See «76.10.50 PANEL - UNDERBELLY»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/exterior-body-panels/#exterior-fittings__761050-panel-underbelly) .

Scheme 10

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Scheme 11

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  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Raise front of vehicle. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
  3. Remove underbelly panel. See «76.10.50 PANEL - UNDERBELLY»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/exterior-body-panels/#exterior-fittings__761050-panel-underbelly) .
  4. Recover refrigerant from A/C system. See «82.30.02 REFRIGERANT RECOVERY - RECYCLING AND RECHARGE»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#air-conditioning) .
  5. Remove alternator.
  6. Disconnect multiplug from compressor.
  7. Remove 2 bolts securing A/C pipes to compressor, release A/C pipes from compressor. CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing components, ensure the immediate area around joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
  8. Remove and discard 'O' rings from A/C pipes.
  9. Remove 3 bolts securing compressor to mounting bracket.
  10. Release compressor from mounting bracket and remove from under vehicle.
  11. Drain oil from old compressor and record the amount drained.
  1. If a new compressor is being installed, drain the required amount of refrigerant oil from the new compressor. See «AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/oem-general-information/#general-information__air-conditioning-compressor-replacement) .
  2. A new compressor is sealed and pressurized with Nitrogen gas, slowly release the sealing cap, gas pressure should be heard to release as the seal is broken.
  3. Ensure mating faces of A/C pipes and compressor are clean.
  4. Lubricate new A/C pipe 'O' rings with clean refrigerant oil. See «AIR CONDITIONING»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/axle-shafts/#general-data) .
  5. Fit 'O' rings to A/C pipes.
  6. Fit A/C compressor to mounting bracket. Fit and tighten bolts to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
  7. Position compressor mounting bracket, fit bolts and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
  8. Connect A/C compressor multiplug.
  9. Fit alternator.
  10. Replace receiver drier. See «82.17.03 RECEIVER DRIER»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#air-conditioning) .
  11. Recharge A/C system. See «82.30.02 REFRIGERANT RECOVERY - RECYCLING AND RECHARGE»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#air-conditioning) .
  12. Remove stands and lower vehicle.
  13. Connect battery earth lead.
  14. Fit underbelly panel. See «76.10.50 PANEL - UNDERBELLY»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/exterior-body-panels/#exterior-fittings__761050-panel-underbelly) .

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  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Recover refrigerant from A/C system. See «82.30.02 REFRIGERANT RECOVERY - RECYCLING AND RECHARGE»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#air-conditioning) .
  3. Td4 models: Remove intercooler.
  4. Remove bumper valance. See «76.22.72 BUMPER - ASSEMBLY FRONT - UP TO 04MY»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/exterior-body-panels/#exterior-fittings__762272-bumper-assembly-front) or «76.22.72 BUMPER - ASSEMBLY - FRONT - FROM 04M»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/exterior-body-panels/#exterior-fittings__762272-bumper-assembly-front) .
  5. KV6 models: Remove 2 bolts securing PAS fluid cooler to armature.
  6. Up to 04MY: Remove 4 nuts and 4 bolts securing armature to body, remove armature.
  7. 04MY on: Remove 4 bolts securing armature to crash cans and remove armature.
  8. If fitted, remove 4 scrivets securing LH and RH air deflectors, remove both deflectors.
  9. Remove 2 bolts securing condenser to radiator.
  10. Remove 2 bolts securing receiver drier mounting brackets to radiator.
  11. Remove 2 bolts securing A/C pipes to condenser and release pipes from condenser. CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing components, ensure the immediate area around joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
  12. Remove and discard 'O' rings from A/C pipes.
  13. Remove condenser.
  14. Remove 8 screws, securing 4 mounting brackets to condenser and move aside.
  15. Remove and discard receiver drier, plug connections.
  1. Fit condenser mounting brackets, fully tighten LH screws. Leave RH screws loose until receiver drier is fitted. CAUTION: Ensure that bolts of the correct length are used on refit.
  2. Lubricate new 'O' rings with clean refrigerant oil, fit one seal to each condenser pipe.
  3. Position A/C pipes to condenser, fit bolts and tighten to 8 Nm (6 lbf.ft).
  4. Fit bolts securing condenser to radiator and tighten to 8 Nm (6 lbf.ft).
  5. Fit receiver drier assembly to condenser. See «82.17.03 RECEIVER DRIER»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#air-conditioning) .
  6. Fit air deflectors and secure with scrivets.
  7. Up to 04MY: Position armature, fit and tighten 4 nuts and bolts securing armature to body to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
  8. 04MY on: Position armature, fit bolts securing armature to crash cans and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
  9. KV6 models: Align PAS fluid cooler and tighten bolts to 8 Nm (6 lbf.ft).
  10. Fit bumper valance. See «76.22.72 BUMPER - ASSEMBLY FRONT - UP TO 04MY»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/exterior-body-panels/#exterior-fittings__762272-bumper-assembly-front) or «76.22.72 BUMPER - ASSEMBLY - FRONT - FROM 04M»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/exterior-body-panels/#exterior-fittings__762272-bumper-assembly-front) .
  11. Td4 models: Fit intercooler.
  12. Recharge A/C system. See «82.30.02 REFRIGERANT RECOVERY - RECYCLING AND RECHARGE»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#air-conditioning) .
  13. Connect battery earth lead.

Scheme 18

Scheme 18: REMOVE
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Scheme 20
  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Recover refrigerant from A/C system. See «82.30.02 REFRIGERANT RECOVERY - RECYCLING AND RECHARGE»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#air-conditioning) .
  3. Remove bumper valance. See «76.22.72 BUMPER - ASSEMBLY FRONT - UP TO 04MY»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/exterior-body-panels/#exterior-fittings__762272-bumper-assembly-front) or «76.22.72 BUMPER - ASSEMBLY - FRONT - FROM 04M»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/exterior-body-panels/#exterior-fittings__762272-bumper-assembly-front) .
  4. KV6 models: Remove 2 bolts securing PAS fluid cooler to armature.
  5. Up to 04MY: Remove 4 nuts and 4 bolts securing armature to body and remove armature.
  6. 04MY on: Remove 4 bolts securing armature to crash cans and remove armature.
  7. If fitted, remove 2 scrivets securing LH air deflector and remove air deflector.
  8. Td4 models: Remove intercooler.
  9. Remove 4 screws from clamps securing receiver drier to condenser.
  10. Remove receiver drier from condenser. CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing components, ensure the immediate area around joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
  11. Discard dust shield and 'O' ring seals.
  1. Lubricate new 'O' rings, dust shield and condenser thread with refrigerant oil.
  2. Fit 'O' rings and dust shield to receiver drier. CAUTION: Do not remove receiver/dryer from packaging until immediately before installation.
  3. Fit receiver drier to condenser and tighten to 12 Nm (9 lbf.ft).
  4. Tighten clamps securing receiver drier to condenser.
  5. If fitted, fit air deflector and secure with scrivets.
  6. Td4 models: Fit intercooler.
  7. Up to 04MY: Position armature, fit and tighten 4 nuts and bolts securing armature to body to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
  8. 04MY on: Position armature, fit bolts securing armature to crash cans and tighten bolts to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
  9. KV6 models: Align PAS fluid cooler and tighten bolts to 8 Nm (6 lbf.ft).
  10. Fit bumper valance. See «76.22.72 BUMPER - ASSEMBLY FRONT - UP TO 04MY»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/exterior-body-panels/#exterior-fittings__762272-bumper-assembly-front) or «76.22.72 BUMPER - ASSEMBLY - FRONT - FROM 04M»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/exterior-body-panels/#exterior-fittings__762272-bumper-assembly-front) .
  11. Recharge A/C system. See «82.30.02 REFRIGERANT RECOVERY - RECYCLING AND RECHARGE»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#air-conditioning) .
  12. Connect battery earth lead.

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  1. Remove radio. See «86.50.03 RADIO - UP TO 04MY»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/entertainment-systems/#in-car-entertainment__865003-radio-up-to-04my) or «86.50.03 RADIO CD - FROM 04MY»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/entertainment-systems/#in-car-entertainment) .
  2. Remove 3 heater control knobs.
  3. Remove 2 screws securing heater control finisher to heater controls and remove finisher.
  4. Disconnect multiplug from A/C control switch.
  5. Remove switch from heater controls.
  1. Fit A/C control switch and connect multiplug.
  2. Fit heater control finisher and secure with screws.
  3. Fit heater control knobs.
  4. Fit radio. See «86.50.03 RADIO - UP TO 04MY»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/entertainment-systems/#in-car-entertainment__865003-radio-up-to-04my) or «86.50.03 RADIO CD - FROM 04MY»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/entertainment-systems/#in-car-entertainment) .

Scheme 23

Scheme 23: REMOVE
Scheme 23: REMOVE
  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Recover refrigerant from A/C system. See «82.30.02 REFRIGERANT RECOVERY - RECYCLING AND RECHARGE»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#air-conditioning) .
  3. Td4 & KV6 models: Remove underbelly panel. See «76.10.50 PANEL - UNDERBELLY»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/exterior-body-panels/#exterior-fittings__761050-panel-underbelly) .
  4. Release multiplug from refrigerant pressure sensor. WARNING: Under no circumstances should refrigerant hoses be disconnected without first discharging the system.
  5. Remove refrigerant pressure sensor from A/C pipe mounting. Use two spanners to avoid straining A/C pipe mounting. CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing components, ensure the immediate area around joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
  6. Discard 'O' ring.
  1. Clean refrigerant pressure switch and surrounding area.
  2. Fit new 'O' ring to sensor and tighten to 10 Nm (7.5 lbf.ft).
  3. Fit multiplug to sensor.
  4. Td4 & KV6 models: Fit underbelly panel.
  5. Recharge A/C system. See «82.30.02 REFRIGERANT RECOVERY - RECYCLING AND RECHARGE»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#air-conditioning) .
  6. Connect battery earth lead.

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  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Recover refrigerant from A/C system. See «82.30.02 REFRIGERANT RECOVERY - RECYCLING AND RECHARGE»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#air-conditioning) .
  3. Remove bolt securing A/C pipes to TXV, disconnect pipes and discard 'O' rings. Plug A/C connections. WARNING: Under no circumstances should refrigerant hoses be disconnected without first discharging the system.
  4. Remove 2 Allen screws securing TXV to bulkhead, withdraw assembly and discard 'O' rings. CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing components, ensure the immediate area around joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
  1. Clean mating faces and seal recesses on evaporator, TXV and block and pipe assembly.
  2. Lubricate new 'O' rings with clean refrigerant oil and fit to TXV pipes.
  3. Fit block and pipe assembly to TXV and tighten bolts to 5 Nm (3.5 lbf.ft).
  4. Recharge A/C system. See «82.30.02 REFRIGERANT RECOVERY - RECYCLING AND RECHARGE»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#air-conditioning) .
  5. Connect battery earth lead.

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  1. Depressurize A/C system. See «82.30.02 REFRIGERANT RECOVERY - RECYCLING AND RECHARGE»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#air-conditioning) .
  2. Remove bolt securing pipes to TXV valve.
  3. Release both pipes from TXV valve.
  4. Remove and discard 2 'O' rings from pipes. CAUTION: Immediately cap all A/C pipes to prevent ingress of dirt and moisture into the system.
  5. Remove fascia. See «76.46.23 FASCIA - UP TO 04MY»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__764623-fascia-up-to-04my) or «76.46.23 FASCIA - FROM 04MY»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__764623-fascia-from-04my) .
  6. Remove bolt from face level ducting and remove ducting.
  7. Disconnect 3 multiplugs from A/C switches and heater harness.
  8. Remove 2 nuts securing evaporator to body.
  9. Release evaporator from drain hose and air intake, remove evaporator assembly.
  10. Release harness from evaporator securing clips.
  11. Remove 7 screws from evaporator casing and remove top half of casing.
  12. Remove evaporator from casing.
  13. Remove 2 Allen key bolts securing TXV valve, remove valve and discard 2 'O' rings.
  1. Lubricate new 'O' rings with clean refrigerant oil and fit to evaporator pipes
  2. Fit evaporator pipes to TXV valve and fit bracket, fit and tighten bolt to 10 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
  3. Carefully fit evaporator to casing.
  4. Fit top half of evaporator casing.
  5. Fit 7 screws to casing.
  6. Fit harness in securing clips.
  7. Locate evaporator assembly to drain hose and air intake, position evaporator to body.
  8. Fit and tighten nuts securing evaporator to body.
  9. Connect multiplugs to heater harness and A/C switches.
  10. Position face level vent ducting, fit and tighten bolt.
  11. Fit fascia. See «76.46.23 FASCIA - UP TO 04MY»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__764623-fascia-up-to-04my) or «76.46.23 FASCIA - FROM 04MY»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__764623-fascia-from-04my) .
  12. Clean evaporator pipes.
  13. Lubricate new 'O' rings with refrigerant oil.
  14. Fit 'O' rings to evaporator pipes.
  15. Clean evaporator pipes.
  16. Fit pipes to TXV valve and fit bracket, tighten bolt to 10 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
  17. Charge A/C system. See «82.30.02 REFRIGERANT RECOVERY - RECYCLING AND RECHARGE»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#air-conditioning) .

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